And that was after finally cutting defense to get the "peace dividend". Then the RW MIC 1% corp oligarchs exploited the 9/11 attacks by using fear mongering 'war on terror' propaganda to re justify the defense spending.

We have to end this war on terror, put the "terrorist" threat in perspective. It ain't an existential threat. Best thing to do is the denounce the fear mogering 'war on terror' propaganda & protest all pols for defense cuts, & progressive change.